Childminder EY541156

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder accurately evaluates her provision. She includes the views of parents, children and the local authority advisers. She is also proactive in developing partnerships with the local nursery and school. This helps her to identify precise targets that help to ensure all children continue to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder offers a homely environment that is bright, welcoming and well organised. She provides a good range of accessible toys and resources, which encourage children to explore, create and concentrate. n Children's health and well-being is promoted well. For example, the childminder regularly takes children on a range of exciting outings that offer them physical challenge and sensory experiences. These include visits to farms, museums and outdoor adventure playgrounds. n Children's social and emotional development is supported well. For example, the childminder uses every interaction as an opportunity to build positive relationships and

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This provision is good

develop children's understanding and use of language. Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. n The childminder does not always involve parents as much as possible in the assessment of their children's learning when they first start at the setting. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully encourage children to explore and try things out for themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n increase the information gathered from parents about children's skills and abilities and use this information to enhance the planning of activities and experiences from the outset n develop further the planning of activities to make sure that they are not overly adult- directed and that they consistently follow children's preferred learning styles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector held conversations with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder checks all indoor and outdoor areas to identify and minimise any possible risks to children. This, and risk assessing all outings off the premises, helps to keep children safe and well. The childminder has attended child protection training. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and a strong awareness of her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder closely monitors children's development across all aspects of their learning. Any gaps in their progress are quickly identified and set as a focus. The childminder enhances parents' understanding about how their child's learning can be best supported at home. For example, she speaks with parents every day about their child's progress at home and shares a daily diary with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands and uses a wide range of effective teaching strategies. For example, she makes sure that circle time provides children with regular opportunities to listen intently. During such times, children learn about the days of the week, the months of the year and the weather. They also begin to recognise words in print. The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to develop their literacy and mathematical skills. For example, she sang a song about five little ducks and used props to support children's learning. Children were enthusiastic and excited, and sang the missing words in the rhyme. During this activity, the childminder encouraged the children to count the laminated duck pictures each time one was removed. Children confidently draw with pencils and felt-tip pens. During such times, the childminder encourages the children to recognise and trace the initial letter of their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a nutritious and well-balanced diet. She uses effective strategies, such as praising good behaviour and positive role modelling, to help children to behave well. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise when they play in the childminder's garden. The childminder regularly takes the children to the local toddler group and library. This helps children to develop their social skills outside of the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are self-assured, happy, persistent and actively involved in their learning. For example, children moved the toy trains around the wooden track and built their own creations with the building blocks. They listen intently during story times. Children are well prepared to take their first steps into nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541156 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10089535 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Registers

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